Edible Green Amaranth Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Edible Green Amaranth is a nutritious leafy vegetable prized for its tender green leaves and rapid growth habit. The plant produces abundant edible foliage rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it popular in salads, soups, stir-fries, and traditional recipes. It thrives in warm climates with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Ideal for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and sustainable edible landscaping.

Features

• Nutritious edible leafy greens
• Fast-growing warm-season vegetable
• Tender mild-flavored foliage
• Rich in vitamins and minerals
• Easy-to-grow garden crop
• Suitable for fresh and cooked dishes
• Productive home garden variety

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Amaranthus viridis
• Common Name (US): Green Amaranth / Slender Amaranth
• Seed Type / Variety: Leafy Vegetable Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual herbaceous plant
• USDA Zones: 3-11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring to Summer
• Growing Season: Warm season crop
• Sowing Season: March-August
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5-10 days in warm soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 1-4 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 6-12 inches apart